Job Description
Research Governance Coordinator
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Job Summary
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that NHSBT continues to be at the fore-front of research and innovation, in relation to organ donation and transplantation.
You will be responsible for assessing research proposals and providing advice to the Senior Management Team regarding which should be supported. You will also work closely with the newly established Research, Innovation and Novel Technologies Advisory Group to build on the current processes and policies and for the transparent and equitable allocation of organs for research.
Working with nationally and internationally renowned researchers, you will support the delivery of projects that will increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or dramatically improved through an organ transplant.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for being the main point of contact within the Organ Tissue Donation and Transplant (OTDT) Directorate regarding research. You will be required to :
- Ensure that OTDT has robust systems for considering proposals for research regarding organ donation and transplantation and monitoring progress with approve research and service evaluations.
- Provide specialised advice to the Senior Management Team on research relating to organ donation and related areas.
- Supporting research proposals through the NHSBT approval process.
- Ensuring that research and service evaluation projects approved by NHSBT adhere to internal and legislative requirements, including Human Tissue Authority and ethics approvcal
- Liaison with and management of internal and external stakeholders and the associated project management of national and international Organ Donation related research projects.
- Secretariat support for the Research Operational Feasibility and associated sub-groups.
- You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice
About You
Experience and Knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of the Research Governance and Legislative Framework for conducting research for Health and Social Care and other relevant national and international guidelines for Good Clinical Practice / Specialist knowledge of the UK wide systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of research in the NHS
- Knowledge and experience of data collection requirements according to good clinical practice
- Experience of writing reports, business cases, analysing and presenting information suitable for Senior Management and Executive Teams
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, setting clear expectations and excellent communication/engagement
Qualifications and Training
- Degree in a scientific or business subject or equivalent qualification / experience
- Post graduate diploma in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant experience for example research, healthcare or project management
- Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
About Us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you’ll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do.
By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work – and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What we offer:
- NHSBT promotes flexible working opportunities where the role will allow.
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
- NHS pension scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns) Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pensions
- We’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Monday 9th June 2025.
Interviews are anticipated to be held w/c 23/06/2025 – subject to confirmation
For informal enquiries please contact – Emma Lawson – Innovation and Research Lead OTDT, via email at Emma.Lawson@nhsbt.nhs.uk
